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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.06, 3,734.84 and 846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.06, 3,734.84 and 846.56 is: 1,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.06 : 3,734.84 = 846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.06/3,734.84 = 846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.06x = 3,734.84 × 846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.06x = 3,161,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,743.24/2,490.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.75

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